Cecilia Schenking
52 tips in 52 weeks blog: May I Announce My Candidacy on Your Front Steps?
News headlines in the recent past have been filled with stories of candidates for political office using nonprofit organizations as backdrops for their campaigning efforts without asking for permission and in some cases, while harming people in the process. To many,...
Attention Nonprofit Consultants!
Are you ready to take your nonprofit consulting services to the next level? The Standards for Excellence Institute’s Licensed Consultant Training is an exclusive professional development initiative that gives independent consultants the knowledge, skills, and tools...
We Stand Against Oppression of Freedom of Speech and Assembly
We Call on Maryland’s Leaders to Take Action Addressing Racial Injustice Maryland Nonprofits is committed to promoting racial and social justice among the nonprofit community and in all public policies. We are outraged over recent – and chronic –...
Developing Your Own Statement
The Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector calls for “all organizations to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into their work as part of their missions.” Most organizations have incorporated these principles...
Saying No to Proxy Voting on your Board
As we discussed in last week’s 52 Tips blog post, nonprofit board members are needed now more than ever. Organizations are stretched and need strong support from their governing bodies. The Standards for Excellence code offers the important tenet that “Board members...
George Floyd: Don’t Look Away (Part One)
The horrific killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis seen on video worldwide has laid bare the state of systemic white violence and oppression toward Black and Brown people in America. In not looking away, we open ourselves to taking action at a time when little things don’t seem like enough, but every step we take counts.
Public Policy Updates – June 1, 2020
Last week - the final week of May 2020 - was full of policy decisions and developments, setting the stage for more to come.
Reimagining your Nonprofit Strategy: A Reflection
Maryland Nonprofit’s webinar Pivoting for the Future: Reimagining your Nonprofit Strategy provided some ideas about thoughtful and deliberate decision-making during a volatile and uncertain time beyond crisis management. Several common themes emerged throughout the...
A Conversation with Leslie Petak: a Standards for Excellence Peer Reviewer Volunteer
In celebration of our amazing volunteers at Maryland, we sat down (virtually!) with long time Maryland Nonprofits Standards for Excellence volunteer peer reviewer, Leslie Petak on May 1, 2020. Thank you, Leslie, for sharing your story and for your service to...
Policy Updates: Paycheck Protection Program & Unemployment Costs for Reimbursing Nonprofits
Policy Updates on the Paycheck Protection Program & Unemployment Costs for Reimbursing Nonprofits.